Murray vs Shelby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Boy #2,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow farm, ledge estate"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Murray Rank #2,744

Shelby Rank #2,661

Shelby is more popular, ranked #2661 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Shelby more popular?

Shelby is more popular, ranked #2661 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Shelby mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shelby means "willow farm, ledge estate" (Old Norse origin).

Are Murray and Shelby boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Shelby is primarily a boy name.